Skip to Main Content
Overview

McKailah assists clients with estate planning and tax matters.

As an undergraduate, McKailah discovered an interest in criminal defense through legal studies courses. Although law school shifted her interest towards estate planning and tax work, she remains committed to using her knowledge of the law to help others. As a member of the firm’s Private Wealth team, she now helps clients protect their family’s future.

During law school, McKailah gained hands-on experience in client advocacy through her work with her university’s legal clinic. She also served as a summer associate at the firm, where she learned from experienced attorneys and confirmed her decision to begin her career at Husch Blackwell.

McKailah is known for her personable nature, strong work ethic, and dedication to understanding client needs. She thrives on tackling challenging issues and developing effective solutions for clients.

Service

Education

  • J.D., University of Wisconsin Law School
  • B.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison
    • with distinction

Admissions

  • Wisconsin

Professional Memberships and Certifications

  • American Bar Association
Outside the Office

McKailah loves hiking with her partner and their two dogs, Golden Retriever Macaroni and Papillon Pepper. The couple’s favorite hiking spots include Devil’s Lake State Park and Sequoia National Park. They also enjoy traveling together; within the last few years, they have visited Jamaica, Mexico, and backpacked through Europe!

When she’s not exploring the globe, McKailah enjoys simply spending time with friends and family and playing card games with her grandparents and siblings.